Fundamentals of science
Assignment front sheet
Learner name
Assessor Name
Science team -
Date issued
Completion date
Submitted on
Qualification
Unit number and title
BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Science)
1: Fundamentals of Science
Assignment title
Initial assignment covering Unit 1 Fundamentals.
In this assessment you will have opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria.
Criteria reference
To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the student is able to:
Task no. Evidence
Achieved?
P1
Outline the key features of the periodic table, atomic structure and chemical bonding
1
Documentation by student
Yes/partial/no
P5
Describe the key structures and functions of a eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell
2
Document in table format
Yes/partial/no
P6
Describe different types of energy transfer
3
Observation record & written documentation
Yes/partial/no
M3
Carry out a practical demonstration of a range of energy interconversions with appropriate explanations of the systems investigated
4
Report
Yes/partial/no
Assignment brief
The purpose of this assignment is to: introduce the learners to the foundations of each of the science disciplines, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Range statements:practical skills: use of microscopes, calorimeters, risk analysis, recording and analysing data, processing of information.
See specification for details
Scenario and tasks
You are a scientist employed at a museum and you have been delegated the task of presenting the basics of Chemistry, Physics and Biology to the general public.
Task 1:
You must produce a periodic table which has groups and periods. You must also explain the atomic structure by giving at least two examples of two elements.
You then need to clearly explain to the public the differences between ionic, covalent and metallic bonding and to
Learner name
Assessor Name
Science team -
Date issued
Completion date
Submitted on
Qualification
Unit number and title
BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Science)
1: Fundamentals of Science
Assignment title
Initial assignment covering Unit 1 Fundamentals.
In this assessment you will have opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria.
Criteria reference
To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the student is able to:
Task no. Evidence
Achieved?
P1
Outline the key features of the periodic table, atomic structure and chemical bonding
1
Documentation by student
Yes/partial/no
P5
Describe the key structures and functions of a eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell
2
Document in table format
Yes/partial/no
P6
Describe different types of energy transfer
3
Observation record & written documentation
Yes/partial/no
M3
Carry out a practical demonstration of a range of energy interconversions with appropriate explanations of the systems investigated
4
Report
Yes/partial/no
Assignment brief
The purpose of this assignment is to: introduce the learners to the foundations of each of the science disciplines, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Range statements:practical skills: use of microscopes, calorimeters, risk analysis, recording and analysing data, processing of information.
See specification for details
Scenario and tasks
You are a scientist employed at a museum and you have been delegated the task of presenting the basics of Chemistry, Physics and Biology to the general public.
Task 1:
You must produce a periodic table which has groups and periods. You must also explain the atomic structure by giving at least two examples of two elements.
You then need to clearly explain to the public the differences between ionic, covalent and metallic bonding and to